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Relieve Bloating

Tess May 15th, 2009

Ingredients:

* 1 cup boiled water
* 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

Combine ingredients and drink while still warm. You can sweeten with a little honey.

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Originally posted 2006-09-11 12:00:57. We hope you have enjoyed this Post From the Past!

PMS Blend To Tame The Crankies

Tess May 15th, 2009

* 5 drops Clary Sage
* 2 drops Jasmine Absolute
* 4 drops Geranium
* 8 drops Lavender
* 2 drops Fennel
* 3 drops Vanilla CO2
* 2 drops Violet Leaf
* 6 drops Ylang ylang

blend into one ounce of carrier oil, rub onto abdomen. (or wear as perfume!)

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Originally posted 2006-05-04 12:09:17. We hope you have enjoyed this Post From the Past!

Depression medications and pregnancy – Striking a balance

Tess May 15th, 2009

Given that carrying a baby is an extremely critical task, a pregnant woman is always wary of what she eats. This is specifically so because what she ingests has a direct impact on the child’s overall health. Irrespective of whether it is something to eat or drink, cigarette or drug, the expecting mother always wants to be sure if it is safe for the baby she is carrying.

Herbs for Women

Tess May 15th, 2009

Tea For Easing Menstrual Cramps

Mix equal parts of Saint Johnswort leaves and raspberry leaves in boiling leaves in boiling water for about 10 minutes.

Cinnamon Tea for Menstrual Cramps

Combine 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 cup boiling water. This is a quick and effective way to alleviate the pain of menstrual cramps.

Herbal Hints for Women

- Ginger, in hot ginger tea or mixed with milk, is an old remedy for pain associated with menstruation.

Tips For Easing The Pain of Childbirth

Tess May 15th, 2009

The best labor tips for an expectant mother are listed below. These tips are all based on relaxation. You will see why this is so important for your body. I hope you will find these labor tips for your natural childbirth helpful. RELAXATION

Mom’s Mental Health Woes Can Pass to Kids

Tess May 15th, 2009

(HealthDay News) — The children of mothers who have mental health, substance abuse or domestic violence problems a year after delivery are more likely to experience behavioral problems at age 3, a U.S. study finds.

In their three-year study, researchers at Mathematica Policy Research Inc., in Princeton, N.J., followed nearly 2,800 children born in 18 large U.S. cities.

PMS – PreMenstrual Syndrome

Tess May 15th, 2009

What is Premenstrual Syndrome?

PMS is a disorder characterized by a set of hormonal changes that trigger disruptive symptoms in a significant number (estimated 40 million suffers) of women for up to two weeks prior to menstruation.

Often symptoms tend to taper off with menstruation and women remain symptom-free until the two weeks or so prior to the next menstrual period. These regularly recurring symptoms from ovulation until menses typify PMS, premenstrual syndrome.

Characteristics of PMS

Simple Ways That A Husband Can Help A Pregnant Wife

Tess May 15th, 2009

Having a pregnant wife can be a stressful time for both the husband and the wife. The wife, though, bears the brunt of pregnancy’s trials. A responsible husband should try his best to ease the burden off his spouse during this high-stress period.

Here are a few simple ways to help your pregnant wife through these troubling times:

1) Look Out For Her Health, Both Mentally And Physically

Natural remedies for postpartum depression

Tess May 14th, 2009

A woman’s body undergoes a lot of changes during pregnancy and child birth. Hormonal changes, physical stress of birth and lack of sleep coupled with the added responsibility of parenting, predispose the new mother to mental disorders like depression. Extreme cases of post partum depression may cause unpleasant emotional turbulence, hallucinations and even thoughts of suicide.

Women who are more liable to suffer from post partum depression include:

Postpartum Depression

Tess May 14th, 2009

Postpartum depression or peripartum depression occurs after a woman gives birth. Within a few hours of giving birth the amount of the two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, return to their pre pregnancy levels. Many researchers feel that this drop in hormone levels, much like the smaller changes in hormone levels can affect a womans mood just before her menstrual cycle, is one of the causes of postpartum depression.

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